 Kentucky’s Primary Election is May 17 and there are more ways to vote than in previous years.
Louisville voters will be nominating candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Louisville Metro Mayor, Metro Council, Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives, and three Jefferson County offices. Many judicial positions will also be on the reverse side of the ballot and any voter, regardless of registration, may vote in those contests.
Absentee Voting with Excuse (for a full list of eligible qualifications, click here)
- In-person from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on May 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11
- Only at the Jefferson County Clerk's Office Election Center, 1000 E. Liberty Street, Louisville, KY 40204
- By mail (for a full list of qualifications, click here)
- The e-portal to request a mail-in ballot closes May 3. Please visit sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/govoteky to begin the application process
- Deliver or drop off a completed ballot at the Jefferson County Clerk's Office Election Center, 1000 E. Liberty Street, Louisville, KY 40204
In-Person Absentee (Early) Voting by Anyone (No Excuse Needed)
- 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. on May 12, 13, 14
- Six Locations. Any Voter May Vote at Any Location (Ballot drop-off boxes will also be available at these sites during the three days)
- The Jeffersonian, 10617 Taylorsville Rd.
- Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
- Broadbent Arena at Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln.
- Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Ln.
- Triple Crown Pavilion, 1780 Plantside Dr.
- Mary Queen of Peace, 4017 Dixie Hwy.
Traditional Election Day Voting at Your Precinct
- 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. on May 17
- Voters can visit JeffersonCountyClerk.org/wheredoivote to find their polling place
- Voters will also receive a postcard in the mail in the coming weeks letting them know their current polling place
You can check your registration, request a mail-in absentee ballot (through May 3) or find your polling place at GoVoteKy.com. Study your sample ballot by entering your address here: My Ballot (jeffersoncountyclerk.org).
Finally, the Jefferson County Election Center is looking for people to step up and serve as Election Officers to work the polls at local precincts Primary Election Day, May 17.
Election Office poll workers will receive $200 for completing training and day-of duties. Training opportunities take place during the week until May 3, with sessions scheduled during the day and night. The Office is seeking around 300 registered Democrats and 500 registered Republicans to work from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. May 17.
To learn more or to sign up, click here. |